Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Wrong Turn

Sometimes when you take a wrong turn, it turns out to be a wonderful thing!! For instance, last weekend, we were driving around town, and my fiance took a wrong turn, and we came across a yard sale. We've been known to stop at a few! Something in particular caught my eye this time, and I just HAD to check it out.

I found this beauty and decided to take it home with me :)

It came in its original cabinet, with a nice box full of feet and accessories:

Now I had been dreaming of finding an old treadle sewing machine at some point, but I wasn't actively looking for one, due to space constraints, but this one was in pretty good condition and the price was right, so I made room for it! I'm so glad I did!

It took me about a week to clean it up and oil it, and get a new belt. I found a wealth of information here: www.treadleon.net . Here it is, ready to sew!!

Next I will have to learn how to thread it, and practice stitching. Then I can relegate some of my wish-list projects to this machine. Oh the possibilities!